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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.72, 767.06 and 445.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.72, 767.06 and 445.16 is: 614.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.72 : 767.06 = 445.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.72/767.06 = 445.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.72x = 767.06 × 445.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.72x = 341,464.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,464.43/555.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.45

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